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Department of English Language
Studies
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
1ST Semester, A.Y. 2025-2026
PATHFIT3
Name: ___________________________________ Score: _______/_ ______
Year and Section: _________________________ Date: ________________

NO ERASURE a) 1 ½ feet
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE b) 2 feet
DIRECTION: Choose the letter of the best answer. c) 3 feet
1. Badminton is played by hitting what object over 11. A match in badminton consists of how many
a net? games?
a) Tennis ball a) Best of 1
b) Shuttlecock b) Best of 3
c) Volleyball c) Best of 5
2. Modern badminton originated in which country 12. A game is won by the first side to reach how
during the mid-19th century? many points (under standard rules)?
a) India a) 15
b) China b) 21
c) England c) 30
3. The game was introduced in England at which 13. If the score reaches 29-all, the game is won by
estate, giving the sport its name? the side scoring the:
a) Windsor Castle a) 31st point
b) Badminton House b) 30th point
c) Buckingham Palace c) 32nd point
4. What year was the Badminton Association of 14. In singles, when a player’s score is even, the
England formed? serve must be from the:
a) 1877 a) Left service court
b) 1893 b) Right service court
c) 1899 c) Any side
5. The Philippine Badminton Association (PBA) 15. A correct service requires the shuttle to be hit:
was established in: a) Above the head
a) 1952 b) At waist level or below
b) 1960 c) At knee level
c) 1981 16. The feathered shuttle is made up of how many
6. A badminton racket typically weighs around: feathers?
a) 200 grams a) 12
b) 98 grams b) 14
c) 150 grams c) 16
7. Shuttlecocks usually weigh between: 17. Which of the following is considered a “fault”?
a) 2–3 grams a) The shuttle lands inside the boundary
b) 4.74–5.50 grams b) A player touches the net with the racket
c) 6–7 grams c) A player hits a clean smash
8. The standard dimensions of a badminton court 18. What is declared when play is stopped due to
are: unforeseen circumstances (e.g., shuttle
a) 22 x 44 feet disintegrates)?
b) 20 x 44 feet a) Fault
c) 18 x 36 feet b) Let
9. The top of the badminton net should be hung at c) Replay
what height in the center? 19. Who has the final authority in a match regarding
a) 5 feet points of law?
b) 4 feet 6 inches a) Line Judge
c) 6 feet b) Umpire
10. The singles side line is located how far inside c) Referee
the doubles side line?
20. Which Filipino siblings became notable doubles 33. The drive serve differs from the flick serve
players in Southeast Asia during the 1990s? mainly in:
a) Bautista brothers a) Shuttle’s landing area
b) Asuncion siblings b) Wrist power used
c) Reyes twins c) Angle of the racket face
21. When a service is deemed 'too high,' what 34. Which defensive shot forces the opponent to
specific rule is violated? retreat to the backcourt?
a) Shuttle struck above the waist (1.15 m) a) Net lift
b) Shuttle struck below the waist but with b) Clear shot
wrong grip c) Drive shot
c) Shuttle not hit at the bottom 35. The net lift shot is risky because:
22. Which hand signal is used when the line judge a) It travels too high over the net
fails to see the shuttle’s landing? b) It gives the opponent a smash
a) Raise both hands above the head opportunity
b) Cover eyes with hands c) It often lands out of bounds
c) Cross arms in front of chest 36. Which offensive shot is considered the most
23. A referee notices the server’s feet are slightly powerful in badminton?
lifted during service. The correct call is: a) Smash
a) Undue delay of serve b) Drop shot
b) Feet off the ground fault c) Net kill
c) Service too high 37. The drop shot should ideally resemble:
24. What does the referee signal when the racket a) A clear shot with less height
handle is not facing downward during service? b) A drive with less power
a) Service too high c) A smash with more angle
b) Service fault 38. A net kill is best executed when:
c) Illegal racket angle a) The shuttle is low near the net
25. The line judge signals 'out of bounds' when the b) The shuttle is high near the net
shuttle: c) The opponent is far back in the court
a) Touches any part of the line 39. Which serve is easiest for opponents to
b) Completely misses the court lines anticipate due to obvious trajectory?
c) Lands on the line but spins outward a) High serve
26. The panhandle grip is most effective for: b) Flick serve
a) Forehand smashes c) Low serve
b) Late backhand rear-court shots 40. If a player consistently uses the backhand grip in
c) Doubles defense doubles defense, the main advantage is:
27. The bevel grip is typically used for: a) Faster wrist reaction to smashes
a) Backhand rear-court shots b) Stronger clears to the backcourt
b) Overhead forehand clears c) Easier deception at the net
c) Net kills near the forecourt
28. The V-shape space between fingers is essential II. TRUE OR FALSE
in which grip? DIRECTION: Read each statement carefully. Write T if
a) Panhandle grip the statement is correct and F if the statement is
b) Forehand grip incorrect.
c) Backhand grip 1. The game of badminton got its name from the
Bath Badminton Club in England
29. The overhead forehand stroke generates
2. A shuttlecock must weigh between 4.74 and 5.50
maximum power primarily from:
grams, regardless of whether it is feathered or
a) Arm strength synthetic.
b) Correct swing technique 3. In singles play, when a player has an odd score,
c) Wrist flick they must serve from the right service court.
30. The split step in footwork is performed: 4. The Philippine Badminton Association (PBA)
a) Right after striking the shuttle was formed after the country’s first participation
b) Just before the opponent hits the shuttle in the SEA Games.
c) Only during service 5. The singles side line is placed closer to the net
31. The low serve aims to land: compared to the doubles side line.
a) Deep at the rear of the court 6. If the score reaches 20-all, a player must win by a
b) Just over the net and front line two-point lead, unless the game extends to 29-all
c) Midcourt, forcing the opponent back 7. During service, both the server’s and receiver’s
feet must remain in contact with the floor without
32. Which serve disguises itself as a low serve but
moving until the shuttle is struck.
accelerates at the last moment? 8. A rally is considered a “fault” if the shuttle
a) Flick serve touches the ceiling or side walls.
b) Drive serve
c) High serve
9. In doubles, the serving side changes service
courts after every rally, whether they win or lose
the point.
10. The umpire has greater authority than the referee
when deciding matters of law during a match.
11. A shuttle that touches any part of the boundary 3.
line is considered out.
12. During service, both feet of the server must
remain touching the ground until the shuttle is
struck.
13. The panhandle grip is mainly effective for
forehand smashes because it allows maximum
wrist flick.
14. The split step in footwork is performed
immediately after striking the shuttle to recover
faster.
15. A flick serve is designed to look like a low serve
but travels quickly to the back of the court.
16. A clear shot is usually played to push the 4.
opponent backward and create space at the net.
17. A poorly executed net lift can provide the
opponent with an easy smash opportunity.
18. The drop shot should be played with full power
but a steep angle to deceive the opponent.
19. A net kill is most effective when the shuttle is
high and near the net, allowing a fast downward
strike.
20. In doubles defense, the backhand grip is favored
because it allows quick wrist reactions to
smashes.

III: ENUMERATION
DIRECTION: Enumerate or list down the correct
answers as required in each item.

1-4 FOUR TYPES OF SERVICE Prepared By:

5-7 THREE OFFENSIVE SHOTS
8-10 THREE DEFENSIVE SHOTS RECA-MAE K. FERNANDO, LPT
Instructor
IV: NAME THE PICTURE
DIRECTIONS: Look at each picture carefully. Write
the correct name of the physical activity, sports
equipment, or fundamental movement shown. Be sure to
spell your answer correctly.

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